US Bridges

M 6 over Clear Creek (jd #31)

Fair

Redwood County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI E of JCT Csah 7 · Structure no. L9828

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
81
1971 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 6 over Clear Creek (jd #31) is a steel culvert carrying M 6 over Clear Creek (jd #31) in Redwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 81 vehicles a day, projected to reach 81 by 2029. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesM 6
CrossesClear Creek (jd #31)
Location0.3 MI E of JCT Csah 7
RouteCity Street 6
CountyRedwood County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.47978, -95.32443
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81 (1971)
Projected traffic81 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M 6 over Clear Creek (jd #31) built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 6 over Clear Creek (jd #31) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does M 6 over Clear Creek (jd #31) carry?

About 81 vehicles per day (1971 count).

How long is M 6 over Clear Creek (jd #31)?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns M 6 over Clear Creek (jd #31)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.